GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
11,406 km
7,088 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
11,406 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GAQ SGN
Airport Name Gao Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GAQ SGN
ICAO Code GAGO VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mali Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 870 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11,406 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mali with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Gao Airport, it's 10:38 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gao Airport (GAQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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